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January 16, 2017

Videos brings Ontario Catholic schools' namesakes to life

Dufferin-Peel's St. Roch captured the top prize of the OCSTA video contest for the secondary schools' division.

If there's one thing a school's name should do, it's inspire.

Published in Canada
December 20, 2015

Some Christmas saints you may not know

To most, St. Francis of Assisi is remembered as the patron saint of animals and founder of the Franciscan order. But he is also credited with originating the tradition of the Nativity scene.

The lives of the saints are a huge part of Christian tradition and there are many who we associate with the Christmas season. You probably know the story of St. Nicholas. There’s also, of course, the Nativity story and the birth of Christ, with Mother Mary, St. Joseph and St. Gabriel the Archangel.

But do you recall the least known Christmas saints of them all? Here are just a few.

Published in Christmas
May 18, 2015

All in the family at St. Andrew’s for seven generations

St. Andrew’s Church in Oakville, Ont., celebrates its 175th anniversary this year.

Over its 175 years, St. Andrew’s Church in Oakville, Ont., has played an important role in many families’ histories. Terry Murphy-Johnson’s family has a connection to the parish that goes back 163 years.

Published in Canada
March 20, 2015

Pope accepts cardinal's decision to renounce duties, rights of office

Pope Francis accepted the Scotland Cardinal Keith O'Brien’s decision to renounce duties as a cardinal. While O’Brien can still keep the title of cardinal, he won’t be a papal advisor or be an elector of a future pope. He will retain the roles as a priest and retired bishop, according to the Vatican Press office.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis accepted Scotland Cardinal Keith O'Brien's decision to renounce all "duties and privileges" associated with being a cardinal.

Published in Vatican